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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 986.46 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 986.46 and 401 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 986.46 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/986.46 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 986.46 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 395,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,570.46/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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